OFSI sanctions listing
Bishr AL-SABBAN
Bishr AL-SABBAN is an individual designated on the HM Treasury — Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation (OFSI) (OFSI) sanctions list under the Syria programme, listed on 28/10/2016. Former Governor of Damascus. This page summarises the public designation — known aliases, Syria nationality, identifying particulars, the stated reason for listing and linked parties — alongside an independent, transparent risk indicator.
Reason for listing
(UK Sanctions List Ref):SYR0031. Links to Bashar Asad (UK Statement of Reasons):There are reasonable grounds to suspect that they are an involved person under the Syria (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 because they are or have been involved in activities carried out on behalf of the Assad regime, implementing or connected to the repressive police of that regime and/or involved in supporting or benefitting from the Assad regime. (Gender):Male
Statement of reasons as published by UK OFSI. This is the issuing authority's wording, reproduced for reference.
Designation record
| List / authority | UK OFSI (OFSI) — Syria |
|---|---|
| Entity type | Person |
| Programmes / regime | Syria |
| Date listed | 28/10/2016 |
| Source record ID | ofsi:13386 |
| Last updated (our copy) | 2026-06-04 |
Identity & particulars
| Position / role | Former Governor of Damascus |
|---|---|
| Date of birth | 00/00/1966 |
| Place of birth | Damascus, Syria |
| Nationality / country | Syria |
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Source & provenance
| Issuing authority | HM Treasury — Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation (OFSI) |
|---|---|
| Source identifier | ofsi:13386 |
| Aggregated by | Sanctiometer (independent) — verify against the issuing authority's official list before acting. |